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471 JDV

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,188 mi
Last recorded190,188 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration471 JDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 190,188 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 188,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 185,388 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 184,970 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 184,352 miles

very slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Pass 30 Apr 2021 184,277 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 183,816 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 183,084 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 183,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 182,261 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 181,697 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 181,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 181,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014
Pass 2 Jul 2013 175,872 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2013 175,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2012 169,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2011 163,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror glass cracked - minor stone chips front w/screen - n/s and o/s outer sills corroded/peeling - gearbox oil leak - slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

some corrosion o/s/r brake pipe - all wheel arches corroded/peeling - slight play n/s inner rack end

Pass 31 May 2011 163,119 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked - minor stone chips front w/screen - n/s and o/s outer sills corroded/peeling - gearbox oil leak - slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

some corrosion o/s/r brake pipe - all wheel arches corroded/peeling - slight play n/s inner rack end

Pass 16 Apr 2010 155,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2009 149,347 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 149,315 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 143,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 138,703 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 138,703 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2006 116,237 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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471 JDV is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 141,148 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 471 JDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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471 JDV is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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The MOT history for 471 JDV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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